Importantes Montres de Collection
Geneva, Nov 13, 2011
LOT 551
GIDE, QUARTER REPEATING WATCH, RINALDO & ARMIDA David Gide, a Genève. Made circa 1800. Very fine and rare, 18K gold, painted on enamel and pearl-set quarter-repeating pocket watch.
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
USD 11,000 - 16,000 / EUR 8,000 - 12,000
Sold: CHF 15,000
C. Two-body, ?Empire?, engraved band, pearl-set bezel, the back set with a fi nely painted on enamel scene of Rinaldo and Armida within an oval gold paillon border, outer translucent blue guilloche enamel border surrounded by pearls. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2. Gold hands with pierced tips. M. 37 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, brass balance with fl at balance spring, continental cock, silver regulation dial, repeating on a bell in the back of the case activated by depressing the pendant. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-78 |
Very good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Missing pearl(s)/stone(s) |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |